Peru Annual Grape Report 2013
Report Highlights:
Grape production in Peru is estimated to reach 305,000 MT in CY 2013, of which 150,000 MT is exported. Peru’s grape production have sky rocketed in the past decade, from practically non-existent in CY 2000 to an estimated 170,000 MT in CY 2013. Grapes have become one of Peru’s main agricultural exports, totaling $365 million in CY 2012.
General Information:
Production
Grape production in Peru is estimated to reach 305,000 MT in CY 2013, of which 150,000 MT is exported. Grape has become one of Peru’s leading exports driven by attractive prices and broad market opportunities. Grapes in Peru are mainly produced in the central valleys along the coast (Ica, Lima). However, new areas in the Piura and Lambayeque regions on the northern coast are rapidly developing. Peru produces mostly Red Globe (a dark red grape with a diameter of 24 to 28 millimeters). Other varieties produced are Crimson seedless, Flame seedless, Sugrone and Thompson seedless.
An important challenge that Peru needs to face to continue increasing its grape production is reducing the nematode charge per hectare. Other countries with colder weathers do not have a problem with this pest, but due to Peru’s mild weather this has become a serious problem. In the northern region (Piura) due to warm temperatures two harvests per year are possible which reduce the negative effect of nematodes. Peruvian producers are working of developing more resistant varieties.
